Kenol to Marua Road Construction Updates Sept 2023. Amazing Progress

AfDB lifts suspension on Sh16bn Kenol-Marua road project
AfDB has closed a case filed against the Chinese firm dualling Kenol-Sagana-Marua Road, averting further delays in the completion of the Sh16.7 billion project.The project that started in October 2020 is part of the Great North Road, a pan-African artery connecting Cairo and Cape Town, which in Kenya runs from Namanga to Moyale through Nairobi.
Residents had sought AfDB’s intervention after the county governments along the project line, the Chinese firm and the National Environmental Management Authority failed to address their complaints.
“The Contractor’s actions violate our rights and cause environmental harm to the community. We implore the Bank to intervene by investigating our concerns and ensuring that the Contractor acts in compliance with Bank policies and procedures,” the residents said in a letter to AfDB.
Expansion of the road is part of efforts by the Kenyan and Ethiopian governments to deepen mutual trade relations and make it easier for the Horn of Africa nation to access Kenya’s port facilities.
The Ethiopian government had earlier said that the road will offer a cheaper route to import goods using Mombasa Port, compared to a port in Djibouti.
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[@dolphine254]

Glad to see my mentor back...Great updates brother

[@ichooseviolence2532]

Uko single?🤗

[@stellakagendo7324]

And his channel has grown tremendously 😮

[@dolphine254]

@@stellakagendo7324 thanks dear 🙏🏾

[@dianawangechi101]

Uhuru was really something when it comes to infrastructure. Great video.

[@mfalmegreatness5482]

We love your content and support your work. Perhaps you've been busy with other projects on the recent past, but we kindly ask you to produce more contents for this channel as was before.

[@our10picks18]

The whole project is actually from Kenol to Isiolo a distance of 219 km that's supposed to be dualled! This section from Kenol to Marua that's 84 KM long is actually the first phase! Then the second phase will be from Marua to Isiolo a distance of 135 km! Did you know about that?

[@georgegakuru1969]

There's no second phase happening, forget it.Ruto is useless as he looks.

[@george_kimani]

Uhuru was doing favors to his people they bad mouthed him and chased him like a 🐕..now wait for Bible man with his ever ending promises

[@ezekielmburu3418]

yaani kuna tugege who still dream ruto will build roads in mt kenya?

[@george_kimani]

@@ezekielmburu3418 imagine 😅

[@jobkamau2806]

@@georgegakuru1969 I still think it will be completed since the project is financed by AFDB

[@kariuki8]

Thanks Afrikan Traveller for another fine update for us in diaspora to see development in our Kenya.I think Kenya needs to also focus on replacing the MGR line with SGR on the existing lines to fast track development. The dueling of all major connecting roads like NBI-MBA,NBI-KSM.NKR-KTL

[@kongo289]

I can get in Africa anything I can get in the west or America. Flat screen TV, Playstation, cars , good food , driving in nice roads , get a good job or start a business I can have it all in Africa. What can American offer that Kenyan can't offer ?

[@lawrencemwangi8846]

Good well paying jobs

[@rang3688]

@@lawrencemwangi8846there are lot of people who are paid well in Africa and those who are poorly paid in America. So, it depends.

[@Chakol_TV]

Great content endelea hivo hivo; though the sound was a little off na drone shots not very clear.

[@domcharleskariuki8964]

Watching from Santa fe city in America and loving my new route to Nyeri. Actually you are right about petrol station business coming up all over, some are two minutes from each other and well built like malls and I love it so much, another thing you are right about is charcoal burning in dry area. Yes, you will see charcoal from Turkana, Baringo and some parts of Coast but not charcoal from Kiambu, Nyandarua or Eldoret. Thank you for the good job.

[@ellenpaul678]

Yep, two accurate observations.

[@this_is_africa]

Great presentation!

[@ellenpaul678]

Thanks for the effort knowing the price of fuel nowadays. You seem to love Sagana more than any other town on that highway. Next time, start from Karatina and then proceed to Marua. Keep the ariel pictures coming and include Mpesa number on the screen for support and gratitude.

[@rang3688]

Uhuru Kenyatta legacy. Long live the president. Wale wa hatukuli barabara should be flying or anytime they use the road, curse falls upon them.

[@decoloniz_afro]

Ilikuwa pesa yake?..that's Kenya taxpayers money that build this country plus hardworking Kenyans around Kenya.......his work as president was only facilitate the development for the work he was given to do by Kenyans....he took loan after loans after loans some for himself...f*****

[@rang3688]

@@decoloniz_afro what a stupid comment. Taxpayer money, yes, but it takes a manager to put it where it matters most or in projects that will have short and long term consequences. Hii ya kula mchele na nyama, isn’t still taxpayers money, but at what cost? Most road projects that were began by Uhuru have stalled or going at slow pace. It is already a year since the Ruto-Gachagua government came into power, but still the narrative is, Uhuru took the money. There is zero change in all aspects and zero progress in major projects.

[@michaelthuo9551]

In fact the project was agreed and signed during Kibaki era

[@rang3688]

@@michaelthuo9551 and in fact the project was thought of in 1967 under Kenyatta Snr. But it is Kenyatta Jnr who has perfected and kept the dream alive. You can now smoothly drive from Nairobi to Lokichogia, to Mandera, to Lamu, to Ethiopia. This is all thanks to 10 years of transformative infrastructure growth under Uhuru. Anything else you would like to add?

[@hilarykyove]

This our money put into good use don't be typical Kenyan ,we are heavily taxed for this!!!

[@sirprestige8803]

Firstly, excited to get notification of your new upload. Welcome back. Hope you and the fam all bless. Now lemme hop onboard for this road trip…

[@antonynganga7868]

After along absence here your are😂,welcome back 🙏 gud jb AT,waiting 4 more such great content, i love that section,really beautiful,Dubai

[@p.t.9709]

Glad you're doing these vids. Good to see. Thank you sir. Thank you AT Team.

[@VicSeezzo]

Siku hizi unatupimia videos Ka dawa... We need more

[@doctorharry]

in the building watching from baltimore MD 😎😎😎

[@Barwatv]

Great progress 👏 👍. I must ask though, is there any decent town in Central Kenya? Everything looks ghetto really.

[@johnkamau6754]

Great,nice shots,i love the scenes especially the fruit seedlings part

[@gitauwamukui5031]

Your aerial shoots are next to none was on that road a few weeks ago but trust me seeing your video does justice to the work being done .................

[@agapiusgabriel7555]

Those speed bamps between Kenol and Makutano are junction soo many and too big. Need to be fixed well

[@KimFaolo]

Totally agree. And not uniform in size. Some you have too slow down completely, others you just keep going like the miraa vehicles

[@AfroJamaican]

Thank you!! I enjoyed this.

[@dylankanyubi3700]

Maendeleo timamu, asante Afrikan traveller. Umetupatia maudhui mema.

[@peterkmwangi5963]

Up date well done reporting thanks to you afrikana .

[@ezekielmburu3418]

unfortunately, current noise making clueless government has slowed infrastructure development, mwai kibaki and uhuru kenyatta were the real deal

[@jaymutiso2217]

Good job, but i still can't understand why Mombasa road is not the government's top priority!!!

[@artomide2598]

Amazing progresss🤝

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Afrikan Traveller. You’re doing an excellent job. Great video! So tell me, who are the contractors hired for the road project, the Chinese? I would like to see more homes and apartments from sale in Kenya 🇰🇪?Keep up the great work Traveller..

[@flakoted501]

Do the james Gichuru waiyaki way

[@ezekielmburu3418]

that one stalled after ruto took over

[@MrZim263]

08:03 looked like the drone was about to crush into the electric wires

[@derricknjoroge2494]

Good stuff as always. As a traveller, kindly know that Thika area spans 2 counties. The delmonte area was part of Thika district before this devolution came in.

[@seeker9105]

Very very nice.......

[@edwardwambugu8800]

Great job. Next please go to Soykimau via Katani road.

[@farouqgithenya33]

You didn't go past Karatina. Dunno why, but I wish you could.

[@robertonchoke3467]

I think the government or those who gives road contracts must put emphasis and invest on putting up road signages.

[@cherylharewood6125]

Africans proud and strong and ALMIGHTY GOD is causing the continent of Africa to rise again that all the nations and cultures will witness.

[@redsak5311]

I don't see people selling in traffic.....if it were Ghana, there'd be petty traders everywhere.......such an organized scenery.

[@bellaolum9768]

Sikuizi you're not so active on your channel. Hope all is well?😮

[@s.barasa]

Please do a drone shot if Westlands only! Love your content though

[@kinyuabonface5042]

What happened you've been away for so long? Welcome back though

[@danielgitari4391]

We didn't get to see the progress around karatina town which I think is the biggest challenge to this project @suggestion

[@festus.official]

The progress with the contractor on Lot 2 is wanting especially past Karatina town

[@okindamichael9526]

i always like your shots but this time your aerial shots are very dull...sio mzuri. toa hiyo dull screen kwa lens ya camera

[@amoskamau3804]

Kambiti to Sagana river bridge is a nightmare especially at night, traffic snull ups for hrs😮😮😳😳💀💀

[@vincentwanjuki4526]

The Phases are Kenol -Sagana and Sagana -marua...check

[@ja_karabondi]

Thanks for the updates. Good job, but the drone footage quality could be better.

[@MsNjathi]

Thought the quality is a bit off too. Especially the lightning.

[@dylankanyubi3700]

6:50 vituo vya gesi vitakuwa vimepitwa na wakati siku za usoni kwa sababu ya ongezeko ya magari ya umeme. Kwa hivyo sifikirii ni hatua mwafaka kujenga vituo vya mafuta.

[@paulmukundi9017]

Would like to see tatu city

[@adifferentperspective2457]

Your lighting needs improvement or upgrade your shooting gear and please don't blurr the background.

[@moshajexplore]

Kwani leo drone ilikuwa na vumbi ama?

[@kaguangi1]

Lo e your content but not liking what you did with the final cut. Too much contrast and colour enhancement. My advice leave the 4 k camera to do its work. But keep up yhe good work

[@blackhibiscus1876]

Hello bro

[@bonafidechamp5247]

Who would've thought. The project is now stalled due to unremitted money close to a billion shillings. System ya majambazi.

[@iamggot4228]

waeke lights adi

[@waanduta]

What happened to you? I miss your content.

[@brianokero4991]

Enyewe UHURU tried alot Waah.

[@janeulo4388]

If you have strategic land, Somalis are building petrol stations for you as long as you buy fuel from them.

[@andrewndambuki6097]

We love your content but you are extremely inconsistent. You disappear for weeks/months not sure whether all is ok?

[@Djmarleytron]

izo drone shots ziko foggy and not clear.

[@mrsigi531]

Boss man.. Kuna this story of the guy blocking an upcoming 8 story apartment by building a wall on his land for privacy .. it looks Kenyan. Can u find the owners and pick their brains..